Siemens KVM series 3-1621 manual KVM-IA Intelligent Adapters

KVM-IA Intelligent Adapters

Figure 2: KVM s3-1641 appliance

The KVM s3-1621 and KVM s3-1641 appliances have user peripheral ports for PS/2® and USB keyboards and mice. Additionally, virtual media, such as generic removable media and CD drives, can be connected to any one of four USB ports.

The KVM s3-1621 and KVM s3-1641 appliances work over standard LAN connections. Users can access target devices across a 1000BASE-T LAN port that is used to establish an Ethernet connection, or directly through a local port. The IP-based KVM s3- 1621 and KVM s3-1641 appliances give you target device control from anywhere in the world.

1.3.1KVM-IA Intelligent Adapters

You can use the following KVM-IAs with the KVM s3-1621 and KVM s3-1641 appliances:

•KVM S2-AdapterPS/2-VGA- PS/2 and VGA connectors

•KVM s2-AdapterSUN-VGA- PS/2 and VGA connectors

•KVM s3-AdapterUSB2-VGA- USB2 and VGA connectors, required for virtual media connections

•KVM s2-Adapter 1.1 USB-VGA - USB and VGA connectors

PS/2 and VGA connectors KVM s3-Adapter USB2-VGA

Figure 3: Examples of KVM-IAs

These intelligent KVM-IAs with Cat 5 design dramatically reduce cable clutter while providing optimal digital display resolution and video settings. The built-in memory of the KVM-IA simplifies configuration by assigning and retaining unique target device identification codes for each attached target device. This integrated intelligence enhances security and prevents unauthorized access to a target device through cable

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